Under what circumstances might Chocolate Fish Coffee charge a replacement/additional training fee?

According to Chocolate Fish Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be charged a training fee under specific circumstances. If a franchisee sends an employee to Chocolate Fish Coffee's training program after the store has opened, Chocolate Fish Franchising has the right to charge its current training fee. As of the date of the Franchise Agreement, this training fee is set at $350 per day.

This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as initial training typically covers the franchisee and a small number of key staff members. If additional employees require training later on, it is reasonable for Chocolate Fish Coffee to charge a fee to cover the costs of providing that training. This fee covers the expense of training new staff members after the initial training period.

For a prospective Chocolate Fish Coffee franchisee, this means budgeting for potential future training expenses should they need to train additional staff after the initial opening. It's important to note the current training fee is $350 per day, but this fee is subject to change, so franchisees should confirm the most up-to-date fee schedule with Chocolate Fish Coffee before sending employees for additional training.